Scholarship Type

PinnacleYLC

Found Match

YesNo

Scholarship Application

First, we'll collect some information about the applicant.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Jr, Sr, III, etc.

What name should we use for you?

Date of Birth

MM/DD/YYYY

Age Course Start

Age Course End

Age Range

Pronouns

Other Pronouns

Gender

Understanding an applicant's gender identity helps our staff provide the best support, both in preparation for course and on course. Options are included for applicants who do not identify exclusively as male or female.

Please specify your gender identity.

Ethnic Background

Country

Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

This scholarship includes assistance with hiking boots, as you cannot wear a sneaker-style shoe on course. Will you need boots for this course?

Email Address

Email Type

Mobile Phone

Whose mobile number is this?

Do we have permission to text this mobile number?

Home Phone

Preferred Phone

Pinnacle Scholarship Eligibility

By checking this box, I acknowledge that both myself and a parent/guardian have read OBCA's Essential Eligibility Criteria and we believe attending a multi-day backcountry expedition is a good fit for me right now.

Yes

Do you have any questions or concerns after reviewing Outward Bound California's Essential Eligibility Criteria?

After reviewing the two course descriptions on the Pinnacle website, please indicate which scholarship you are applying for:

Pinnacle Scholarship Course, July 3-16, 2024Pinnacle LGBTQ+ Affinity Space Scholarship, July 3-16, 2024

YLC Scholarship Eligibility

You and a parent/guardian should review OBCA's Essential Eligibility Criteria to determine if participating in the program and attending a backcountry expedition is a good fit for you right now.

Do you have any questions or concerns after reviewing Outward Bound California's Essential Eligibility Criteria?

Pinnacle Nominator/Mentor

Students nominated by current program partners of Outward Bound California have priority registration. If you are not sure if you're being nominated, but do have a teacher or other adult helping you with this process, please click "I'm not sure" and enter their information as completely as possible in the next section.

Is a teacher or other adult nominating you for a Pinnacle scholarship?

YesNoI'm not sure

Nominator/Mentor Information

Enter your mentor or nominator's information here. If you don't know some of this info, put n/a in the text boxes in order to proceed with your application.

What is your mentor's name? Who nominated you?

What school or agency are you connected to?

What is your mentor's phone number?

xxx-xxx-xxxx

What is your mentor's email address?

xxx@xxx.com

Pinnacle Scholarship Application

Essay Questions

Outward Bound California sometimes shares Pinnacle essays with donors and other external stakeholders who appricate hearing what brings folks to Outward Bound. We never include last names or personal information without permission. If you do not want your essay shared outside of Outward Bound admissions and program teams, please check this box.

Please do NOT share my essay.

How did you hear about the Pinnacle Scholarship program at Outward Bound California? (eg. mentor, Facebook group, Instagram post, etc.)

1. What have you done in your community to be nominated for this scholarship?

2. Why do you want to go on an Outward Bound California expedition?

3. What ideas do you have to transfer the learnings from your expedition back to your community? (Examples: engage in community service, develop leadership, interpersonal relationships, etc.)

4. What skills or qualities would you like to develop on your expedition? How would those skills help you in the future?

5. What do you want the instructors to know about you? (For example: a fun fact, something that would make the course better, etc.)

6. Is there anything else you would like OBCA to know about you that we did not ask?

If you prefer, you may upload a document with your answers in lieu of the boxes. If you're uploading a document, please write N/A in the answer spaces.

Financial Information

I declare that the information provided by me is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my responses may require follow-up.

Total household income level before taxes:

Total number of household members

Optional explanation of household members

Do you qualify for free/reduced lunch?

YesNo

Youth Leadership Corp Application

YLC Application Questions

What is the name of your school?

What grade will you be in Fall 2024?

SophomoreJuniorSenior

How did you hear about the YLC program? (Check all that apply)

The YLC program meets one Sunday each month from October to April. Dates are determined by participant availability and are subject to change. The meetings will include planning and conducting service projects. Can you commit to attending all YLC programs during the school year? Do you have other extracurricular activities that may conflict?

In order to increase access to our programs, OBCA makes all efforts to make meetings and events accessible by public transportation. Do you have access to reliable transportation to get you to the various service projects around the Bay Area? If not, please specify.

Essay Questions

For the next two questions, you can either type in your answers or upload a document. If you are uploading a document, write "n/a" in the text box.

Personal Essay: Write 1-2 pages answering the following questions: 1) How have you been a leader in your family, school, or community? 2) Why do you want to attend Outward Bound?

If you are uploading your essay, please do so here.

Letter of Recommendation

A letter of recommendation is required to complete your YLC application. Have a teacher, coach or mentor write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. This letter should be written by someone outside your family. You can either upload your letter here, or the person can email their letter directly to ylc@outwardboundcalifornia.org.

What is the name of the person writing your letter of recommendation?

What is the email address of the person writing your letter of recommendation? Please check your entry for typos!

If you have your letter of recommendation, please upload it here.

A note about COVID-19: Due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, all applicants should be aware that dates, health & safety precautions, scheduling and program length are all subject to change.

Scholarship Acknowledgement and Release of Information

I understand that my (or my applicant's) scholarship place is not secure until all enrollment materials are returned and my application is approved & medically cleared by Outward Bound California's Student Services team. I agree to meet all paperwork deadlines and to adhere to all standard application review policies.

As the applicant, I understand that this course will be challenging mentally, emotionally, and physically. I am willingly signing up for this course and motivated to try my hardest every day. I understand that my mentor or partnering agency may be contacted in regards to my performance on course or other course-related concerns.

As a parent/guardian, I agree to support my student in this experience. I authorize the disclosure of all information in this application, pre-screening and medical paperwork to the partnering program that nominated them.

Parent/Guardian Signature

By electronically typing my signature, I agree that it has the same legal effect as my handwritten signature. I declare that the information provided by me is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that my responses may require follow up.

Applicant Signature

By electronically typing my signature, I agree that it has the same legal effect as my handwritten signature. I declare that the information provided by me is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that my responses may require follow up.